Simple Machines Forum

Free open-source PHP forum software with SSI integration

About

Simple Machines Forum is free, open-source software written in PHP that allows users to create and manage online discussion boards. It distinguishes itself with a custom template engine for layout control and Server Side Includes (SSI) for seamless website integration.

Sovereignty Score

out of 100

Data completeness47% (Minimal)

Score relies on pessimistic defaults for missing fields

Jurisdictional(56%)

Significant foreign legal exposure risk

Legal jurisdiction not specified
No foreign parent provider
Five Eyes intelligence alliance exposure
US CLOUD Act applies (US can compel data access regardless of storage location)

Ownership(44%)

Strong EU ownership and control

Bootstrapped (self-funded)
Bootstrapped stage
Low acquisition risk (bootstrapped, no investor pressure) (No VC exit timeline, founders retain full control)

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Provider

Simple Machines Forum Project

Quick Facts

Jurisdiction: United States
Ownership: Bootstrapped
Deployment: SaaS